An important character focused story setting up events for the future of the guardians. Some brilliant throwbacks to the Annihilation event are sure to delight long-time fans. Watching Al Ewing, with his clear reverence for the characters histories, mould the team into a new and exciting shape is a real delight. The art is stunning and a real highlight of the issue. Guardians of the Galaxy fans owe it to themselves to pick this comic up. Read Full Review

Given that the issue is a beat between beats, I cannot recommend it as the best place to start Guardians of the Galaxy, but darn if it isn't a well-crafted comic that will make the next issue shine a bit brighter. Read Full Review

With an outstanding cliffhanger and an abundance of well-acted panels, this issue manages to satisfy in the moment and leave readers eagerly ready to unfurl the events of Guardians of the Galaxy #12. Bring it. Read Full Review

It's worth your time and money, and it's gonna get you REALLY excited for the big throw-down next issue! I say pick it up!! Read Full Review

Before we get the action-packed payoff, the creative team gives readers a year's worth of emotional payoff. Read Full Review

This comic issue is the calm before the storm as the Guardians use their time for some emotional recollection. Some more successful than others while they prepare for the final battle with the Olympians. If you're looking for a story with the Guardians in action, then wait for the next issue. Read Full Review

There is a lot going on in this issue as it serves to try and deal with the recent arc's whilst also prepping for the big fight to come. Fans of the book may well enjoy the last battle of this group of Guardians; for readers wanting to jump on, you are either going to have buy a few back issues or wait until April for the next organic jump on point. Read Full Review

Overall, Guardians Of The Galaxy #11 is a middle of the road issue. With a lull in the action, we do get an inkling of the changing relationships between Quill and the rest of the Guardians, but there's not enough time before the Olympians show up to truly explore this new dynamic. This issue acts as mostly set-up for the next big fight. Read Full Review

" It's all okay. C'mere."
- PETER QUILL

Guardians of the Galaxy
Volume: 6, Issue: 11
“Here We Make Our Stand”

Publisher: Marvel @marvel
Writer: Al Ewing @al_ewing
Artist: Juann Cabal
Colors: Federico Blee @toonfed
Letters: Cory Petit
Cover: Rafael Albuquerque @rafaelalbuquerque81 & Marcelo Maiolo

The Annihilation Wave ravaged the galaxy. Led by Nova, the United Front stood before Annihlus and his horde, prepared to sacrifice their lives so that others may live. Now once again, Nova stands together with Starlord, Gamora and the rest of the Guardians, prepared to face off in the most dire of battles. The Olympian Gods have returned, and only the Guardians of the Galaxy stand before them and total annihilation.

I loved this issue. Annihilation was one of my favorite stories ever. So anything that pays homage to or references, I am going to be a fan of. I’m so happy with how Al Ewing has been using Nova and hope him taking the spotlight continues.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Reviewed by: @meanadam of The Comic Book Club of Instagram
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It's a good issue and I did enjoy it but some pages felt off and somehow didn't gel as a unit. It's how Ewing writes it where it is great at times and feels vague and unnecessarily disconnected other times. Still a great Guardians book as far as I am concerned and recommend it if you like Ewing's style. Cabal is fantastic as always and Blee's colors were perfect!

I wish I knew more about some things.

The Guardians take an issue to hammer home how very conflicted and tense they are with each other, which will make their pending victory over the Olympians that much more impressive. I guess I like the character work done here -- although "Gamora is mad at Quill" feels pretty tired. This is a good comic, but I predict with confidence that if you re-read this run a year later, this is gonna be the #1 "oh yeah, I forgot this was in here" issue.